16 Reasons Why Utah is the Most Underrated State in the U.S.

If you live in Utah, you know that our state is the best in the nation in many ways, but our fellow citizens in other states don’t always fully appreciate all that Utah has to offer. Here are just a few reasons that we’re the most underrated state in the country.

1. The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western hemisphere.

Our diverse capital city has the 7th largest LGBT population in the country. Salt Lake City hosts an annual Pride Parade and festival and has an active, vibrant community of people from all walks of life..

Utah’s snow is unique, and it's not just because of the powder. The Great Salt Lake often creates a “lake effect” during winter storms, which puts down a layer of high density snow. Then, another storm comes along and places a layer of our famous powder over the top, making for the perfect mix for deep-powder skiing.

A 2014 study showed that Utahns have the highest volunteerism rate in the country. We clear trails, read to kids, work with animals and more. We also give the highest percentage of our incomes to charitable causes.

Kanab’s nickname is “Little Hollywood” because of all the movies filmed there. The first was “Deadwood Coach,” in 1924. Since then, over a hundred Western films and television shows have been filmed in Kanab’s gorgeous red-rock country.

Utah loves kids! There’s so much here for kids to see and do, from Hogle Zoo to Thanksgiving Point to cool playgrounds in every city and town. We also have one of the lowest crime rates in the nation, so you know your little Utahns will be safe.